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👮♂️ Police Release 911 Calls from Fatal Shooting at Las Vegas Law Firm
Issue #132 - April 17, 2024
John Wu
17 Apr
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📆 Weekly Local Events for April 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Lunch and Rummikub Mondays at IHOP Summerlin (Every week on Monday @ 12PM
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW): (Every week on Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:30PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
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👮♂️ Police Release 911 Calls from Fatal Shooting at Las Vegas Law Firm
On April 8, a tragic double murder-suicide occurred at a law firm in Las Vegas, leaving three people dead. The incident unfolded during a deposition at the City National Bank building, involving a Family Court dispute. The shooter, identified as 77-year-old Joseph Houston II, killed Dennis Prince, 57, his wife Ashley, 30, before taking his own life. The violence erupted amidst a contentious divorce and custody battle involving Houston's son and Ashley Prince.
Emergency 911 recordings released by the Metropolitan Police reveal the chaos and fear among the office employees during the shooting. Calls capture employees crying and pleading for help, describing hearing a sequence of gunshots and the terrifying wait for police intervention. The recordings also highlighted acts of bravery, like a pregnant lawyer who managed to hide under a table during the incident.
Law enforcement responded to the scene, with operators reassuring the callers as they coordinated the arrival of police units. The ordeal left employees shaken, with the community grappling with the shock and aftermath of the violence.
🏒 Knights One Step Closer to Playoffs After Downing Blackhawks 3-1
In an unexpected turn of events, Brayden McNabb of the Golden Knights scored a spectacular goal, contributing significantly to the team's 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena. McNabb's goal, which marked his fourth of the season, opened the scoring late in the second period following a puck deflection from Tomas Hertl. This goal came amid a strong defensive performance by the Knights, particularly during the second period where they limited the Blackhawks to just five shots.
The Knights' goaltender, Logan Thompson, delivered a nearly flawless performance, preserving a shutout for 56 minutes and making a total of 22 saves. This win has set the stage for the Knights to control their playoff destiny as they approach the final regular season game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Additionally, Tomas Hertl continued his impressive performance with another assist, contributing to his streak of scoring in recent games. Michael Amadio also found the net, scoring his 27th point of the season and helping to secure the victory for the Knights. The team is now focused on fine-tuning their gameplay as they prepare for the upcoming playoffs, with a potential first-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.
👰 Las Vegas Retains Title as "Wedding Capital of the World" Through Time-Tested Marketing
Las Vegas has long been recognized as the "Wedding Capital of the World," a title bolstered by its historical marketing strategies that include leveraging local newspaper wedding announcements. These announcements, often sent to the couple's hometown paper, not only celebrated the union but also prominently featured the Vegas property hosting the event, thereby promoting the city's wedding tourism. According to Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya, the foundational marketing strategies established over 70 years ago remain largely unchanged today, promoting Las Vegas as a premier destination for quick and economical weddings.
The city's appeal as a wedding destination was aided by Nevada's early decision to relax marriage requirements, such as eliminating the three-day waiting period for a license, which positioned Las Vegas as an attractive alternative to more restrictive states. Iconic chapels like the Little White Chapel and Chapel of the Bells have contributed to the city's reputation, thriving since the mid-20th century.
Despite a decline in marriage licenses issued in the early 2000s, efforts led by Goya and the Wedding Chamber of Commerce have revitalized the industry, focusing on improving perceptions of Vegas weddings and enhancing ceremony quality. The chamber also advocates for the industry, aiming to trademark "the Wedding Capital of the World" and maintaining the economic benefits derived from wedding tourism, which significantly contributes to the local economy by drawing visitors who participate broadly in hospitality services.
🎰 Aristocrat Technologies Files Lawsuit Against Light & Wonder Over Slot Game Designs
Aristocrat Technologies Inc., based in Australia, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Las Vegas-based slot machine manufacturer Light & Wonder Inc. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada, accuses Light & Wonder of creating "a cheap knockoff" of Aristocrat’s popular Dragon Link and Lightning Link slot games. Aristocrat seeks an injunction to halt the manufacturing and distribution of Light & Wonder's games, along with financial damages to be determined at trial.
A significant aspect of this case is the involvement of former Aristocrat employees, Emma Charles and Lloyd Sefton, who joined Light & Wonder in 2021 and worked on the disputed products, Jewel of the Dragon and Dragon Train. This connection could play a crucial role in the lawsuit's outcome. Legal experts, including I. Nelson Rose and Mary LaFrance, suggest that while such lawsuits are common among slot machine manufacturers, proving copyright infringement, especially related to specific design elements like dragons and the color red, can be challenging without direct evidence, such as the alleged data downloads by a former employee.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: April 12, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - March 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
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